'Prach Sam See' Questions Ex-MP's Kids' Tuition Fees Amidst High Costs

MGR Online•General•21d ago

Reader Briefing

A public discourse is questioning the appropriateness of welfare funds for former MPs' children's education amidst Thailand's economic hardship, demanding transparency and review of related privileges.

•The 'Prach Sam See' page highlighted a debate initiated by Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom regarding welfare funds for former MPs, specifically for children's tuition fees.
•While acknowledging that actual claims have limits and are not millions of baht, the core issue is the appropriateness of such privileges for former politicians.
•The page advocates for transparency in fund usage, a review of benefits for former politicians, and alignment with public sentiment and principles of equality.
•Suggested actions include public disclosure of fund disbursement data, re-evaluating international school tuition claims, and a systemic review of all benefits for former parliamentarians.

Overview

•On May 8, the 'Prach Sam See' page posted an analysis regarding welfare benefits for children of politicians.
•'Prach Sam See' stated that the issue of tuition fee support for children of former MPs and Senators is not small and should not be misinterpreted.
•The administrative guide for the fund states that former parliamentarians are entitled to educational support for their legal children, first and second child, from primary to undergraduate levels.
•For private schools not receiving subsidies, the tuition fee claim limit for primary is up to 13,200 THB/year, lower secondary up to 15,800 THB/year, and upper secondary or vocational up to 16,200 THB/year.
•This contrasts with the public's perception in an era of economic hardship where citizens bear financial burdens.
•The core social question is why former political representatives should continue to receive such benefits after leaving office, especially for children attending private or international schools.
•'Prach Sam See' proposed separating factual data from public perception but not overlooking concerns about privilege.
•The page suggests opening fund usage data for public inspection and reviewing the benefits system for former politicians to ensure fairness and social expectations are met.

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Key Quotes

Prach Sam See

"Children's tuition fees of MPs and the question of 'privilege'."

ค่าเทอมลูกหลาน ส.ส. กับคำถามเรื่อง “อภิสิทธิ์”

Prach Sam See

"It's not just about 'how much can be claimed,' but 'should it be claimable'?"

ไม่ใช่แค่คำถามว่า “เบิกได้เท่าไหร่” แต่เป็นคำถามว่า “ควรเบิกได้หรือไม่”

Prach Sam See

"Allowing former parliamentarians to use this type of right reflects status privilege issues."

การเปิดให้ผู้เคยเป็นสมาชิกรัฐสภาใช้สิทธิในลักษณะนี้ ยังสะท้อนปัญหาเรื่องอภิสิทธิ์เชิงสถานะ

Prach Sam See

"Every cent of privilege for those in power must be explainable, transparent, and answerable."

สิทธิพิเศษทุกบาททุกสตางค์ของผู้มีอำนาจต้องถูกอธิบายได้ โปร่งใสได้ และต้องตอบคำถามได้

Key Entities

Organization

Prach Sam See(ปราชญ์ สามสี)

A Facebook page that analyzes and comments on political and social issues in Thailand, publishing this analysis on May 8.

Person

Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom(นพ.วรงค์ เดชกิจวิกรม)ℹ️

A medical doctor and political figure who raised the issue concerning the welfare fund for former parliamentarians, specifically regarding tuition fee claims for children.